This BBQ chop chicken salad is one of my all-time favorite salads! I also love serving this salad at summer dinner parties as each guest can choose which toppings they want and how much of each topping so that everyone is happy. BBQ Chop Chicken Salad 3oz grilled chicken breast 2 cups romaine or dark […]
Category Archives: Women’s Health
Breastfeeding is a different experience for every mom, especially first-time moms. It can be wonderful, scary, bonding, and exhausting all at the same time. As such, there are a lot of different myths about breastfeeding that circulate. The most important thing to remember: you need to do what is best for you and your baby. […]
You have a lot on your plate during pregnancy. And with your pregnancy cravings and extra nutritional needs, you can take that sentence literally and figuratively. What you eat and your nutrition during pregnancy can be a little overwhelming. How much weight should you gain from week to week? Which foods should you avoid? What […]
Who doesn’t love a good pizza? And maybe for you, pizza is one of your most tempting pregnancy cravings. While greasy pizza might not be the best option in terms of nutrition, you can have pizza without all the grease. Next time that pizza craving hits, try this barbeque chicken pizza. BBQ Chicken Pizza Pizza […]
This is a traditional salad that makes for a great side dish or an excellent snack. I love adding a salad to my meal because it’s an easy and yummy way to add a lot of veggies to my diet. Plus there is also research to support that when you add fresh veggies, like salads, […]
A cold can be an unpredictable thing. Especially for babies. At times it can be tricky to figure out when a cold deserves a trip to the doctor’s office, a visit to the hospital, or if parents should just wait it out at home. Here are a few things to help you figure out what’s serious and […]
A lot of women put their travel plans on hold while pregnant. If you’re greater than 32 weeks along, have a high-risk pregnancy, or have been told by your doctor to avoid all travel, then this makes sense. However, for women who don’t fall into any of those categories, traveling while pregnant is possible. In […]
I like to do my meal planning at the beginning of the week. I mostly plan my meals around our schedule, meaning what we have going on each day and how much prep time each meal will take. Slow cooker or crock-pot meals are great for days that I have plans late in the afternoon. […]
I first tried this recipe when I was a freshman in college and really learning how to cook for the first time on my own. I was not only taking a full coursework of classes, but I was also working part-time. This meant I was strapped for both time and money. I loved this recipe […]
I love having salads for lunch because they are easy to make, healthy and they are delicious! Plus I can customize any salad to my taste preference and based on what food I have on hand. To make things even easier I will often prep a few of these salads at the beginning of the […]
I really miss eating deli meat sandwiches when I am pregnant and am always looking for other quick, healthy and satisfying lunch options. Here is an easy wrap that uses rotisserie chicken instead of deli meat so that it is pregnancy approved. Chicken & Hummus Wrap 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tbsp. hummus 2oz grilled […]
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant—or if you already are—then staying healthy during your pregnancy is probably at the top of your mind. You know the basics about keeping healthy. Don’t drink. Don’t smoke. Limit your caffeine. But here are a few more tips to help make sure that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy. […]